US Governments war on Americans
Since the 9/11 attacks against the United States, Americans find ourselves forced into what appears to be a very noble cause, the protection the American way of life, liberty, and security. We now fight a war against terror, a war against evil, and a war to protect the innocent. However the war we fight overseas is just the beginning and overshadows another war many do not even know we are fighting. This battle is far more threatening and perilous, than battle fought with weaponry. It's a war of politics, it's a war of words, and it's a war of lasting consequences. So as the war against terrorism rages on overseas, Americans face a war against the American way of life, liberties, and security, on American soil from no other than the US government.Under the pretext of safety and security, we Americans are loosing more and more of what little remains of the foundation of this great country. As history shows, during other times of peril, American rights and liberties guaranteed to everyone by the Bill of Rights have been suspended, ignored, and altered by US government. For instance, during the Civil War, Lincoln assumed near dictatorial powers both militarily and politically. He suppressed all opposition directed t
" Fareed Zakaria a journalist and writer for Newsweek, argues that the new powers the federal government captured after September 11th does little to weaken terrorists compared to the extent that it weakens the fight against terrorists. Generations from now, the new laws and bills currently being enacted that threaten Americans' basic rights and freedoms will still be around. In addition, Zakaria also expresses concerns about the USA Patriot Act. 29)Americans must realize that at this time, the War on Terror is also a war against Americans' personal liberty, rights, and freedoms. and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense. 23) is a controversial and possibly unconstitutional measure in response to our nations latest threat. These attacks continue to cause damage and destruction over a year later, however today they threaten all of America and the very ideals that this great county was founded on. owards his illegal and unconstitutional acts. As of July 2002 more than 1,200 men have been rounded up by the Justice Department unable to contact loved ones, a lawyer, or even know for what charges they are being held. the right to a speedy and public trial. 29) The question of unconstitutionality again surfaces when people question the imprisonment of alleged terrorist suspects without bail, formal charges, legal counsel, or notice of imprisonment.
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